Oven Baked Pork Belly Slices

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400F/200C and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or baking paper.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, Chinese 5 spice, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, garlic granules, and salt, and mix until well combined. set aside.

Step 3

Pat the pork belly dry with a kitchen paper towel. Using a sharp knife, score the fat in a crosshatch pattern.

Step 4

Add the seasoning to the pork slices and mix until the meat is well coated.

Step 5

Arrange them on a baking sheet in a single layer on their sides spacing them out to give them breathing space while roasting.

Step 6

Bake in the oven until golden brown, crispy on the outside, and the fat rendered for about 40 to 50 minutes flipping it halfway through the cooking time. Also, carefully drain the liquid content from the tray halfway before flipping

Step 7

Serve immediately as desired. Enjoy!PS: if after roasting and the pork strips are not browned enough to your liking, you should place it under the broiler for another 5 minutes to achieve the perfect color and crispness.